Parents may get smaller tax refunds this year
(CNN) -- if you're a parent you're tax refund might be smaller this year. That's because you may have already received part of your enhanced child tax credit in 2021. It was part of…
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CAE art program announces new picturesque line up
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The latest artists that will have their collections of art work displayed at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport have been chosen. The airport says artists for the…
Gov. McMaster visits former President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Columbia, S.C. (WPDE)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster met privately with former President Donald Trump last week. McMaster, who has been an avid supporter of Donald Trump, traveled to Mar-a-Lago at the former president’s request “and…
54th Orangeburg Massacre Commemoration
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Three men were killed and more than 20 were wounded when state troopers opened fire on a group of South Carolina State College students on February 8th, 1968…
$750 million in unclaimed property in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - There is more than $750 million in unclaimed property located across South Carolina. The South Carolina State Treasurer says 615,000 new properties have been reported to the state’s…
Consumer News: SC sees strong tourism rebound in 2021, Ways to save on your Super Bowl food spread
Consumer News: SC sees strong tourism rebound in 2021, Ways to save on your Super Bowl food spread.
SC House considering its own private school voucher bill
A House subcommittee approved a bill Tuesday that would create a three-year program to give $5,000 in tuition assistance to 5,000 students whose families are eligible for Medicaid or who have parents in the military.
DHEC: 2,373 new cases of COVID-19, 56 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 2,373 new cases of COVID-19 and 56 additional virus related deaths in the state.
National Black HIV, AIDS awareness day
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- According to the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Black people in South Carolina are disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS. Monday is National Black HIV, AIDS Awareness day.…
Saluda Co. Sheriff's office wants to keep you warm
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The Saluda County sheriff's office wants to make sure everyone stays warm this winter. The law enforcement agency is holding a coat drive throughout the month of February.…
Lexington police search for suspected IPhone thieves
Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police are hoping you can help them locate three individuals accused of swiping two iPhones from a Lexington Walmart. According to authorities the men seen in…
State Treasurer: More than 615,000 new properties added to Unclaimed Property Program
“We know that approximately 1 in 10 Americans have unclaimed property. Each year billions of dollars get returned to State Treasurer’s Offices across the country,” said Treasurer Loftis.
DHEC: 3,369 new cases of COVID-19, 66 additional virus related deaths in SC
DHEC reports 3,369 new cases of COVID-19 and 66 additional virus related deaths in South Carolina.
AG Wilson, 15 other AGs file another lawsuit aimed blocking the president's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
State Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other attorneys general are filing another lawsuit to block President Biden's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers.
Each state's favorite Valentine's Day candy
People in 12 states prefer candy hearts, including California, Florida and South Carolina.
DHEC offering free testing in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and DHEC is offering free HIV and STD testing tomorrow at participating health departments.
SC Senate medical marijuana debate stretches to third week
The debate over whether to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina is extending into a third week in the state Senate starting Tuesday.
SC House OKs higher fines for passing stopped school buses
The South Carolina House has approved a bill that increases the penalties for passing a stopped school bus and requires all buses to have longer stop sign arms to extend across a lane of traffic. The proposal now heads to the Senate.
FAA investigating plane crash in Lexington Co.
Gilbert, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a small plane crash Saturday in Gilbert in Lexington Co. A spokesperson for the agency says, "The pilot of a single-engine de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver crashed while attempting to depart…
Nine year old struck, killed
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Sumter Co. Coroner's Office, a 9 year old was crossing Hwy. 378 Wednesday. Officials say Za’Hiar Hammet, died Friday at Palmetto Health Richland. The Highway Patrol is investigating.
